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Schools in DE5

A postcode district in Derbyshire

  • Postcode district
  • 16 schools and nurseries

In short: DE5 is a postcode district in Derbyshire with 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries168 primary · 2 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in DE5

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All DE5 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in DE5

8 in DE5, best first

Street Lane Primary School

Ripley, DE5 8NE · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

19 first choices, 13 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
93
Pupils per teacher
15.3
View school Street Lane Primary School

Waingroves Primary School

Ripley, DE5 9TD · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

26 first choices, 27 offers made

Met the standard at 1161%

England 62%

Days missed
3.9%
Pupils
213
Pupils per teacher
28.3
View school Waingroves Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in DE5

2 in DE5, best first

John Flamsteed Community School

Ripley, DE5 8NP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

161 first choices, 162 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.4

England 46.2

Days missed
7.0%
Pupils
850
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school John Flamsteed Community School

The Ripley Academy

Ripley, DE5 3JQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

149 first choices, 149 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.7%
Pupils
920
Pupils per teacher
14.8
View school The Ripley Academy

Nurseries in DE5

6 in DE5, highest Ofsted grade first

Ripley Nursery School

Ripley, DE5 3HE · State · Nursery · Ages 3 to 5

  • Ofsted:Good

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
98
Pupils per teacher
14.9
View school Ripley Nursery School

Sixth Forms in DE5

1 in DE5, by the school's Eduscope score

The Ripley Academy

Ripley, DE5 3JQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

149 first choices, 149 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.7%
Pupils
920
Pupils per teacher
14.8
View school The Ripley Academy
The map

Every school in DE5, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Ripley Nursery School, GoodRipley Infant School, GoodLons Infant School, Good in every areaRipley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery, GoodDenby Free CofE VA Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasCodnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled, Needs attention in 3 areasThe Ripley Academy, GoodJohn Flamsteed Community School, Good in every areaStreet Lane Primary School, GoodWaingroves Primary School, GoodRipley Junior School, GoodJen's Xplorers, GoodRipley Nursery School Childcare, GoodClowns Day Nursery LTD, GoodSunny Days Preschool Nursery Ltd, GoodClowns Nursery (Cromford Road)
  • Good11
  • Not graded yet5
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every DE5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

DE5 has 16 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in DE5

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Questions

Questions parents ask about DE5

How many schools are in DE5?

DE5 has 16 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in DE5?

The highest-ranked schools in DE5 on Eduscope are John Flamsteed Community School, Street Lane Primary School, Waingroves Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How do I choose the right school in DE5?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in DE5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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